Pulled the trigger on R3 Storm GT yesterday...Not too impressed with dealer about options to add.

509GT said:

I opted to keep the existing bar ends, (they come with their own) and used an alternative mounting bracket from Amazon (see image) as I didn't like the looks of the bracket going over the top of each reservoir.

They do well for deflecting wind around the hands...sonsome warmth in cooler weather, but when it's cold, I just throw on my hippo hands and enjoy the heated grips!

The thing I like the most is not getting pelted with rocks and bugs in the hands. Hand a few good thwacks over the years and one broken finger from a passing logging truck pitching a rock.

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509GT said:

I opted to keep the existing bar ends, (they come with their own) and used an alternative mounting bracket from Amazon (see image) as I didn't like the looks of the bracket going over the top of each reservoir.

They do well for deflecting wind around the hands...sonsome warmth in cooler weather, but when it's cold, I just throw on my hippo hands and enjoy the heated grips!

The thing I like the most is not getting pelted with rocks and bugs in the hands. Hand a few good thwacks over the years and one broken finger from a passing logging truck pitching a rock.

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StuNZ said:

Gidday from a new owner in NZ. Still to take delivery of it and looking at what items I want to put on the bike.

I wanted something that was going to give me abuzz every time I go fro a ride and also has the comfort factor for regular two up riding.

I think this will tick that box.

At this stage just the small rack on the rear has been selected.

it wasn't until I got home and decided that I should take the plunge and put the side panniers on to.

I wanted to check the hardware visual appearance when the bags aren't on.

Finally found a a couple of photos and the fitting hardware looks okay.

I'm not sure if the bags are any good hard to tell from a photo if the are well made or not. They are expensive for what they are.

I can't seem to find any decent alternatives with appropriate mounting hardware.

Givi has nothing on their web site.

Next item I discovered and no mention at all from the dealer on any of these I might add. There is a module for the connectivity also available . My immediate thought is why isn't it fitted as standard? Then of course I know the reason. Is it actually worth doing or is it a gimmick.

Is there something that I really should consider adding before I pick it up?

Looking forward to getting some rides in and hopefully meeting some new fellow riders.

Anyway , that's my kick off post and please to be here.

Stu

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StuNZ said:

Gidday from a new owner in NZ. Still to take delivery of it and looking at what items I want to put on the bike.

I wanted something that was going to give me abuzz every time I go fro a ride and also has the comfort factor for regular two up riding.

I think this will tick that box.

At this stage just the small rack on the rear has been selected.

it wasn't until I got home and decided that I should take the plunge and put the side panniers on to.

I wanted to check the hardware visual appearance when the bags aren't on.

Finally found a a couple of photos and the fitting hardware looks okay.

I'm not sure if the bags are any good hard to tell from a photo if the are well made or not. They are expensive for what they are.

I can't seem to find any decent alternatives with appropriate mounting hardware.

Givi has nothing on their web site.

Next item I discovered and no mention at all from the dealer on any of these I might add. There is a module for the connectivity also available . My immediate thought is why isn't it fitted as standard? Then of course I know the reason. Is it actually worth doing or is it a gimmick.

Is there something that I really should consider adding before I pick it up?

Looking forward to getting some rides in and hopefully meeting some new fellow riders.

Anyway , that's my kick off post and please to be here.

Stu

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